Cliff's incredible journey to Mawson

What a journey it’s been for me this summer. So much of the continent covered to get to Mawson for winter.

It started with me flying into McMurdo and spending a few days getting reacquainted with some of the sights and facilities they have around there. Included in this was a quick visit to Scott Base.

Next, an uncomfortable but memorable flight on a Hercules soon saw me at Casey, where a few weeks was spent working on the 'West Wing'.

I made it to Davis in time for Christmas celebrations and, on Boxing Day, landed on the sea ice at Mawson. I was privileged to have had Bob, Mike and Perry put up with my whinging and moaning about the poor cabin service all the way from Casey to Mawson. (Gonna miss you guys.) But they showed me some amazing sights along the way.

I’m so very lucky and my season is only just beginning. It can only get better. Many thanks to everyone who’s made this possible. Woohoo!

Cliff Simpson Davis

Mt Erebus(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

The Chalet, McMurdo Base(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

Discovery Hut which was built by Scott Feb 1902(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

Scott Base(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

Mountain range near McMurdo(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

At Casey(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

At Davis(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

With Bob Heath at Casey(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

Bergs from the air(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

The new Indian station, Bharati, in the Larsemann Hills(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

Antanov biplane at Progress skiway(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)

New building at the Chinese station, Zhong Shan(Photo: Cliff Simpson Davis)